Easy Candy Cane Toddler Craft
In this post: An easy candy cane craft for toddlers to do this holiday season. It’s minimal supplies and kids from as young as two can do this.
Candy Cane Art Project for Preschoolers
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Looking for a simple yet adorable way to bring holiday cheer to your home?
This easy DIY candy cane craft is seriously a perfect addition to your Christmas activities this season. It’s sooo easy, and your toddler will love doing it!
Using basic materials like red paper, cotton balls, and glue, this craft is a fun way to keep your kids entertained while sneaking in some fine motor skill development.
Whether you’re crafting with younger kids or involving older children, this craft is a great idea to celebrate the season. The candy cane ornaments can be displayed on your Christmas tree, taped to your windows, hung on the fridge, or even gifted to loved ones. It’s a lot of fun for the entire family and a wonderful opportunity to start a holiday traditions.
How to Make a Simple Candy Cane Craft
Okay, let’s get right into how to make these cute little cane cane crafts. Feel free to use the instructions as more of a guideline, and let your creativity take over. We definitely do in our household. I’ll show you some of our creations from the other night at the end of this post!
Supplies:
- Red construction paper (large)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Cotton balls
- Glue
- Glitter (optional)
Instructions:
Take your red construction paper and draw a candy cane shape. You can freestyle this, but if you prefer to trace something, you can use the candy cane shape below.
Once you have your shape drawn out, grab your scissors and cut out the shape.
Now, you’ll want to figure out your placement. When it curves, it gets tricky, so I suggest first having a game plan.
Add glue to the areas that you want the cotton balls to be placed.
Add cotton balls to the glue and press down so it sticks.
Continue on with your design. Let is sit to dry. And that’s it!
So easy, right!? Now that you have completed the craft, have fun with it and add in anything extra you want. My son added glitter to his, but you could do gems, paint, pom poms… really whatever your heart desires.
This was a really good project to let my son work on his scissor-cutting skills. The candy cane isn’t “perfect” but it’s our favorite out. We call it our Maui hook.
Who Can Do This Craft?
This craft is honestly perfect for kids of all ages, from toddlers to elementary-aged children. It’s flexible enough to work for little hands while providing room for creative activity for older kids. If you are doing this project with kids younger than four years, I would either cut the candy cane stencil out for them, or supervise while they are using scissors.
Here’s how it suits different age groups:
- Preschoolers and younger kids: This is an easy preschool Christmas craft that’s simple enough for toddler age. It helps develop fine motor skills as little ones glue on red strips or stick on decorations like glitter.
- Older kids: This is a super easy craft, so let older kids get creative with extras like red glitter, pasta noodles, or designing unique candy cane shapes. They’ll love turning this into a fun activity while learning about the first candy cane and its symbolism, such as shepherd’s hooks.
- Teachers and classroom use: If you’re a preschool teacher, this craft makes for a great lesson plan or bulletin board display. It’s easy to prep and perfect for groups of young children.
FAQ
Q: What materials do I need for this craft?
A: You’ll need basic supplies like red paper, white paper (if you want to glue your candy cane on for a background), glue, and optional decorations like brown pipe cleaners, red glitter, or googly eyes. Most of these can be found at a dollar store, making this a budget-friendly craft.
Q: Can I use something other than construction paper?
A: Absolutely! Paint works well to create colorful red stripes. If you want a textured look, try using tape candy canes.
Q: How long does this craft take to make?
A: The craft itself takes about 15–20 minutes, depending on your child’s age and attention span. You can definitely expand the time by adding in extras like glitter or other designs.
Q: Is this suitable for toddlers?
A: Yes, this craft is a great craft for toddlers! To make it easier for them, pre-cut the simple candy cane shapes and let them focus on gluing the pieces. For younger kids, using a glue stick or tape can be better for less mess.
Q: Can this craft be used for decorations?
A: Definitely! These candy cane ornaments make cute ornaments for a themed tree, fridge magnets, or even gift tags. They’re a perfect addition to your Christmas decorations.
Final Thoughts
There you have it – an easy DIY candy cane craft for toddlers. It’s so much fun to do as a family, and is the perfect way to bring the Christmas spirit into your home while keeping the kids entertained.
Plus, it’s such a fun activity that kids will want to do it over and over again!
Try this fun craft with your kids this Christmas season, and don’t forget to share your creations on social media with me, or let me know in the comments how it goes! I’d love to hear all about how you put your own spin on it!
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